Application Engineer

Insight Global; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Application Engineer for a large industrial manufacturing client. You will act as a trusted technical advisor, collaborating with transformer OEMs to deliver high-performance insulation solutions using Diamond Dot Paper coating technology.

The role blends hands-on engineering with consultative sales to influence product innovation and manufacturing excellence. The position offers on-site work with 5 days per week, and a travel footprint of about 30%, including some

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• 3–5+ years of experience in application engineering.
• Direct experience within the power transformer/electrical insulation industry or experience within the paper industry.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science

Job description

Hybrid, travel, on-site: On-Site 5 Days a Week 8am-4:30pm; 30% travel (including some international)

Type: Perm

Annual Salary: $110K-$115K (This is extremely flexible depending on the candidate)

Job Description:

Insight Global is seeking an Application Engineer for one of our large industrial manufacturing clients. This individual will serve as a trusted technical advisor, working directly with transformer OEMs to deliver high-performance insulation solutions using advanced Diamond Dot Paper coating technology. The role blends hands-on engineering expertise with consultative sales, offering the opportunity to influence product innovation, support manufacturing excellence, and drive revenue through technically sound, customer-focused solutions.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science
• 3–5+ years of experience in application engineering
• Direct experience within the power transformer/electrical insulation industry or experience within the paper industry.